The Triton Poker tour initiated its 2025 season with an exciting event in Jeju, witnessing a record 379 entries and a prize pool of $5,685,000. Zhao Hongjun, a 43-year-old player, claimed victory and $818,000, despite stating that he originally attended the festival for golf rather than poker. This win marks his first major title, adding to his record of just over $1 million in poker earnings. The competition was fierce, with notable players making significant runs in the tournament while a diverse field ensured an exhilarating atmosphere at the festival.
"I'm very happy to have won this tournament. I actually came to Jeju Island mainly to play golf and joined the tournament on the side."
"Although I've been playing poker for over a decade, I haven't participated in many tournaments."
The unprecedented turnout for the $15,000 buy-in event resulted in a prize pool of $5,685,000.
The top 63 finishers earned a share of the prize money in this event, with big names like Steve O'Dwyer and Jason Koon running deep.
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